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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,399.54, 52,992.43 and 22,484.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,399.54, 52,992.43 and 22,484.66 is: 31,029.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,399.54 : 52,992.43 = 22,484.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,399.54/52,992.43 = 22,484.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,399.54x = 52,992.43 × 22,484.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,399.54x = 1,191,516,449.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,516,449.95/38,399.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,029.45

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